BOARD OF
SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting
for Week of May 15, 2007
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May
15, 2007 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in
Stevenson, with Commissioners
The Board attended the Washington State Transportation
Commission meeting at Skamania Lodge in the morning.
A plaque was presented to Don Clack for 25-years of
dedicated service to Skamania County.
Shari Dolan, Honna Sheffield, and Roberta Matta Human
Services Advisory Council members advised of concerns regarding the process for
filling the vacant Counseling Center Director position.
Mary Repar advised of her concerns with the Board of
Commissioners chairmanship.
Commissioner
Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried
unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda as follows, with the exception of
item #7 that was removed:
1. Minutes for week of May 8,
2007.
2. Liquor license application
for Eagles Cliff Store and Campground.
3. Change of appointment
position for Linda Strandemo on Skamania-Klickitat Family Service Network Board
to represent Skamania County Government as a Non-Fiduciary Community Member.
4. Contract with WA State
Military Dept (E07-369) to provide grant funding for enhancement of local
emergency management programs.
5. Interlocal agreement with
the City of Stevenson for part-time building inspector services.
6. Contract with Mountain
Logging, Inc, Inc to provide material hauling service during wood removal at
Salmon Falls Park and Ride project.
7. Memorandum of Understanding
with US Fish and Wildlife Service to store a tractor for the Noxious Weed
Control Department at Pierce National Wildlife Refuge in exchange for labor and
control of noxious weeds.
8. Proclamation declaring May
13-19, 2007 as National Police Week and May 15, 2007 as Peace Officer’s
Memorial Day.
Commissioner
Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried
unanimously to approve Resolution 2007-20 adopting Skamania County Risk
Management Policy, including Claims Administration.
A
contract with Mark Yinger Associates to provide a hydrogeology analysis of the
Rock Creek and Piper Road Landslide was tabled, pending additional information
from Public Works.
Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and
motion carried unanimously to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the US
Fish and Wildlife Service to store a tractor for the Noxious Weed Control
Department at Pierce National Wildlife Refuge in exchange for labor and control
of noxious weeds.
A public hearing was held to consider three
applications from Todd and Virginia Perman for a change of classification or
use to transfer portions of tax parcel 02-05-35-0-0-0400-00 from Designated
Forest Land to Current Use Timber Land.
Sharon DoByne, Assessor’s Administrative Assistant gave a staff report
and recommended approval. A local
citizen asked for clarification regarding taxes. The hearing was closed to public
comment. Commissioner Richardson moved,
seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to approve Open
Space Taxation Agreements for three applications to transfer portions of tax
parcel 02-05-35-0-0-0400-00 from Designated Forest Land to Current Use Timber
Land submitted by Todd and Virginia Perman.
Commissioner
Pearce reported on the status of efforts to restore the Forest County Safety
Net.
Commissioner
Tolfree reported on her attendance at the National Association of Counties
Conference.
The
meeting recessed at 2:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2007 and reconvened at 2:30 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners
Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.
The
Board participated in a workshop with the Interim Counseling Center Director to
discuss a draft job description for the proposed Director of Community Health
Services position and proposed salary range, with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2007 and reconvened at 3:18 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners
Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.
The
Board participated in a discussion with the Auditor regarding statutory rolls,
with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2007 and reconvened at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2007, with
Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.
The
Board participated in a workshop with Public Works to discuss McQueen Road
vacation request, Rock Creek Slide, Rock Creek timber removal, Salmon Falls
Park and Ride, City of Stevenson annexation, and private road ordinance, with
no action taken.
The Board participated in a workshop with Planning
and Community Development to discuss boundary line adjustments, bonding storm
water in short plats, volcanic study for short plats, purchase of microphones
and mixer for public announcement system, Carson Stormwater, and Westend
Interim Zoning, with no action taken.
The Board participated in a workshop with the
Recreation and Facilities Director to discuss Carson-Stevenson Trail Run, 2007
Health Expo and Fitness Fair, and Fairgrounds improvements, with no action
taken.
The Board participated in a ceremony in honor of
National Police Week on the Courthouse Lawn from 11:30 a.m. until 11:55 a.m.
The Board continued in a workshop with the
Recreation and Facilities Director to discuss Rock Creek Community Services
Center and Courthouse remodel projects, current ongoing projects, Stevenson
Critical Areas Ordinance, and the Community Mobilization program, with no
action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 1:05 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2007 and reconvened at 9:30
a.m. Thursday, May 17, 2007, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree
present.
The
Board participated in a workshop to discuss Planning and Community Development
protocol with Swift area developers, with no action taken.
The
Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 11:00 02 a.m. until
11:10 a.m., with no action taken.
The
Board discussed a request for bonding for the construction of a storm water
system to be located at the intersection of Wapiti Private Road and Forest
Service Road 90, required to be constructed prior to the recording of three
proposed short plats. Following
discussion, Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and
motion carried unanimously to approve bonding for the storm water system to be
located at the intersection of Wapiti Private Road and Forest Service Road 90,
with the bond amount set at three times the construction amount and completion
by October 1, 2007.
Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and
motion carried to approve vouchers for the period ending May 17, 2007 in the
total amount of $47,798.32.
Commissioner
Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve
a contract with Mark Yinger Associates to provide a hydrogeology analysis of
the Rock Creek and Piper Road Landslide.
Commissioner
Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve
a request from the Sheriff to reallocate $3,100 in budgeted funds from supplies
to repairs for necessary repairs and maintenance of the Work Crew trailer.
Commissioner
Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to direct
Public Works to cut the grass at Home Valley Park between the fence and the
railroad tracks for a distance necessary for site and safety at the railroad
crossing.
The
meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m. Thursday, May 17, 2007.
BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
SKAMANIA
COUNTY, WASHINGTON